Erika Alexander

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Characters played by Erika Alexander

Detective Latoya — Get Out (2017)

A police officer investigating the strange occurrences in the area.

Maxine Shaw — Living Single (1993)

Sharp-tongued attorney and Khadijah's best friend. Engages in a passionate but complicated relationship with Kyle Barker. Later chooses to become a mother through IVF using his sperm.

Coraline — American Fiction (2023)

A lawyer who lives across the street from Monk's mother's beach house. She begins dating Monk, but their relationship ends after he argues with her for enjoying his controversial novel.

Divine — Is God Is (2026)

The father's former lover who raised his child alone after his trial. Racine confronts her about waiting for an abuser, steals a contact book, and is kicked out.

Helen Taylor — American Refugee (2021)

A medical doctor and matriarch of the Taylor family. Provides essential medical care to Amber during childbirth and breastfeeding struggles. Transitions from a caregiver to a decisive leader, using a shotgun to force Winter's surrender and establishing a new protective order for the survivors.

Career Overview

Erika Alexander has 62 screen credits in a career dating back to 1978. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Jordan Peele Universe with 1 titles. Signature works include The Cosby Show, American Fiction, Living Single. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
62
Birth Date
1969-11-19
Birth Place
Winslow, Arizona, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q291628), public domain (CC0).